Conditions of Disease
A mental disorder is “a clinically significant disruption in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior,” according to the World Health Organization (WHO). This indicates that a person with a mental health illness has symptoms that affect their capacity to carry out daily tasks and go beyond emotional or behavioral fluctuations. Mental diseases come in a wide variety and can either be temporary or cause ongoing difficulties. Below is an explanation of some of the most prevalent mental health illnesses and conditions:
Disorders of Anxiety
An intense feeling of concern and fear that causes a great deal of distress is the hallmark of anxiety disorder. It can make it hard to get through the day and is more persistent than transient anxiety. Generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and social anxiety disorder (SAD) are among the common forms of anxiety disorders.
Depression
One of the most prevalent and dangerous mental illnesses that can impact one’s feelings, thoughts, and behavior is depression. Consistent sorrow, a loss of interest in once-enjoyed activities, and certain physical changes, such as increased fatigue, changes in appetite, and weight loss, are characteristics that set it apart from other transient mood swings. Many depressed people also struggle to focus, think clearly, and make wise judgments. Suicidal and death-related thoughts are also possible for some.
PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder
People who have lived through or experienced a terrible event in the past may develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It might be brought on by intrusive memories, flashbacks, or dreams of the incidents. It can cause symptoms including tension, a constant sense of unease, trouble sleeping, and self-destructive behavior.
Disorders of Eating
Eating disorders, which are characterized by a dysfunctional connection with food and are frequently founded in deeper emotional issues, are more than just lousy eating habits. Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, pica, and rumination disorder are some of the most prevalent types of these disorders.
Neurodevelopmental conditions
Neurodevelopmental disorders are behavioral and cognitive conditions that arise throughout the developmental years, such as attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, learning impairments, and cerebral palsy.